Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900 Offered for sale is a Meiji period Japanese bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Oil Lamp c.1900 Offered for sale is a Meiji period Japanese bronze
Bronze
Japanese Champlevé Bronze Floor Lamp, Meiji Style, Elephants, 1880
Located in Montreal, QC
A Japanese floor oil lamp, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a
Bronze, Enamel
$329Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
Copper
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set
Enamel, Brass
$1,330Sale Price|52% Off
H 16.75 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Oil Lamps & Dragon Jardiniere Mantel Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique parlor set of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass Kosmos Brenner oil lamps and
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Toned Figural Aladdin's Oil Lamp Styled Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage figural oil lamp table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan
Metal, Spelter
Japanese Oil Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
All original Japanese oil (kerosene) lamp. The cylindrical post (15") is made from bamboo which has
Metal
Unavailable
H 24.41 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of 19th Century Antique Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Oil Lampsm, circa 1825
Located in Westmaas, NL
These antique Japanese porcelain oil lamps were made during the Edo (Tokugawa) era, circa 1825
Brass
Japanese Iron Votive Oil Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese tomyodai, votive lamp stand in the form of a hoju no tama, jewel of wish fulfillment. The
Iron
Antique Mingei Japanese Temple Iron Oil Lamp Stand, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of handwrought iron in an upright form of a circle
Copper, Iron
Rare late 19th C Japanese Cloisonne Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful rare Japanese Cloisonne oil lamp now electrified
A fantastic pair of Satsuma lampstands, former oil-lamps.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pair of finely decorated Satsuma vases is of very high quality, the decorations show various figures, local motifs and symbols. The top and bottom are bronze mounted. They are ...
Bronze
Sold
H 40.16 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of Oil Lamps in Satsuma Faience with Baccarat Opaline Globes – Second Half
By Baccarat, Satsuma
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb and rare pair of Japanese oil lamps dating from the second half of the 19th century. The
Bronze
20th Century, Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
20th century, Japanese figural bronze electrified oil lamp features figural aviary and floral
Bronze
Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite Antique Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Oil Table Lamps This exquisite pair of antique
Porcelain
1853 Japanese Imari Table Lamp – From Oil Flame to Timeless Light
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, GB
An 1853 Japanese Imari Porcelain Table Lamp – From Oil to Illumination A piece where art and
Porcelain
Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and unusual Japanese electrified oil floor lamp. The highly detailed terracotta colored
Bronze
Vintage Oil Drum Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oil drum atop contemporary base floor lamp, contemporary. Japan
Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century pair of Japanese floor lamps, once oil lamps, crafted in bronze with a dark
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity. Finely
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Electrified Oil Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period electrified oil table lamp with lotus shaped base and original glass shades
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Gold Bronze Whale Oil Lamp 'Now Electrified'
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Japanese gold bronze whale oil lamp (Now Electrified). Shade shown is 18
Bronze
Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp
Located in South Burlington, VT
" oil lamp complete with its original "rat tail" hanger, mid 19th century or earlier. This palm
Iron
Bronzed Japanese Oil Lamp Electrified
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handsome bronzed Japanese oil lamp ( oil font lifts up when shade is removed) later electrified
Fabric
Electrified Porcelain Oil Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful Japanese oil lamp was imported to France during the 19th century. Made of porcelain
Bronze
Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful hand pointed Japanese porcelain, French bronze mounting oil lamp that has been
Bronze
Japanese Vase Oil Lamp Bronze
Located in Vancouver, BC
A most unusual lamp base - larger than most, great color, as well sporting a larger than usual
Bronze
1880's Pair Gilded Compartmentalized Japanese Asiatic Oil Lamp
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
very nice pair of oil lamp.certainly japanese . in gilded and cloisonnees (in french) circa 1880
19th Century Japanese Satsuma and French Bronze Mounted Oil Lamp
By Satsuma
Located in Fairfax, VA
attendants on terraces mounted with French bronze base and hardware as an oil lamp that has been
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Japanese Satsuma oil lamps with 19th century French mounts. Electrified in the 20th Century.
Ormolu
Pair of Mid 19th Century Satsuma Bronze Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp
By Satsuma
Located in Fairfax, VA
in French bronze hardware as oil lamps. Satsuma porcelain was well know in Western world and highly
Bronze
19th Century Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Electrified Oil Lamp
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Fairfax, VA
flowers. This beautiful 19th century vase was mounted as lamp with gilt bronze as an oil lamp which has
Bronze
Pair of Ormolu Japanese Imari Vases
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of ormolu-mounted Japanese Imari vases converted into oil lamps, circa 1890. Measures
Pair Of 19c French Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
PAIR 19 CENTURY CONVERTED OIL LAMP WITH IMPORTED ROYAL SASUMA JAPANESE PORCELAIN , THESE LAMPS
Bronze
French 19th Century Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Hand-painted porcelain influenced by Japanese art. This 19th century oil lamp has been modified and
Bronze
Bronze crane mounted as an oil floor lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze crane on a leaf mounted as an oil floor lamp, chiseled bronze with brown patina. Original
Pair of Japanese Imari Vase Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain Oil Lamps, now converted into electricity, of ovoid form, dome
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century antique Japanese Meiji bronze floor lamp. This finely cast, well composed, pedestal lamp depicts mythical creatures on the base, cranes in high relief on the stem are...
Bronze
Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly sought after by collectors and art enth...
Copper, Enamel
Rare Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Red Enamel Green and White Dragon Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer koro. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with poly...
Enamel, Copper
$34,005
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in Dm 17 in
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
Enamel
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...
Porcelain
$31,910
H 9.06 in Dm 7.09 in
Le Verre Francais Art Nouveau Artistic Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, 1924
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Le Verre Français, France ca. 1924 Cameo glass egg cup decorated with stylized flowers. Engraved signature. This vase is very rare both for its color and design and is called: Plante...
Glass
$45,000
H 9.75 in Dm 6 in
Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate-De-Verre 'Le Jardin Des Hesperides' Vase, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Signed in the mold G. Argy Rousseau France. Literature: J. Bloch-Dermont, Les Pâtes de Verre G. Argy-Rousseau Catalogue Raisonné, Paris, 1990, p. 208, no. 26.01 for another vase of...
Art Glass
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.